Job Title
Director of Professional Graduate Studies – Professor of the…
Practice
Department
Journalism
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description
This position comes with a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year as
part of the Professor of the Practice role. Applicants who
demonstrate scholarly/creative works in one or more of the
following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: digital marketing
communications, social media strategy, data analytics, emergent
media practices, public relations and/or audience engagements. You
will have colleagues who share your excitement about working with
students, discovering and testing media developments for the
future, and are eager to create new ways to understand and engage
audiences.
This is a full-time, 12-month career/specialty faculty position to
begin August 18, 2025. This position is limited term and may be
appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an
opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.
Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in journalism,
mass communication, marketing communications, information science
or a related field. The successful candidate must be eligible to
work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
60% Administration/Service:
• Serve as the central source of professional graduate
information within the School
• Coordinate recruitment activities for professional graduate
programs
• Coordinate course scheduling for professional graduate
programs
• Identify and develop new opportunities for cutting-edge
professional education and professional upskilling
(degree/certificate programs or non-degree professional development
workshops)
• Work with graduate faculty, professionals, and the Professional
Graduate Program Advisory Board for curriculum innovation
• Serve as the primary liaison between the School’s professional
graduate education and the University’s Office of Graduate
Studies
• Participate in the regular academic activities of the School,
including committee assignments and major School functions
• Engage in professional service in academic, professional and/or
media organizations
40% Teaching:
• Teach 3-4 courses a year in undergraduate and/or graduate
programs, in-person and/or virtually, based upon needs of the
School
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and development
• Hold regular office hours
Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)
28792BR
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age,
ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation,
marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender
expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs
and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university
policy. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title
IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice
Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room
1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue,
Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Conditions of Employment
Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants
Limited Term End Date
17-Aug-2028
Position Number
00004897
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through
(1) descriptions of research/creative work and teaching in letter
of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity
included in CV and (3) information provided from three professional
references.
• A master’s degree in journalism, mass communication, marketing
communications, information science or a related field
• Rank of position will be determined based upon years of
qualified professional experience in digital marketing
communications, social media strategy, data analytics, emergent
media practices, public relations and/or audience engagements, or
related fields:
• Assistant Professor of the Practice: 3 – 5 years
• Associate Professor of the Practice: 6 – 15 years
• Professor of the Practice: 16+ years
• Evidence that demonstrates the ability to teach multiple
courses in digital marketing communications, emerging media or
related areas
• A record of strong connections to digital marketing
communications or emerging media professionals/professional
organizations
Employee Class
F-Faculty
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
FTE
1.0
Position Overview
The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass
Communications at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking an
innovative and experienced leader to serve as Director of
Professional Graduate Studies and Professor of the Practice(Open
Rank). The Director will manage our online master’s program in
Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications (DIMC) overseeing
all aspects of the program including curriculum innovation,
recruitment and professional engagements. A signature online degree
program of KU’s Jayhawk Global, DIMC has been named one of the Best
Online Marketing Master’s Degrees of 2024 by Forbes. In particular,
we are looking for a creative and dynamic thinker who will shepherd
the School’s continued growth in professional graduate education
and elevate it to the next level.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no
farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive
salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours
of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year,
9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement
program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability
insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts
offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational
opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences,
perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and
colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest
in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where
people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each
other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is
seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging,
we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and
achieve remarkable things.
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas is the state’s flagship
university and one of only 34 public members of the prestigious
Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls
more than 27,000 students and offers students and faculty
opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional
programs that include education, public health, medicine, law, and
a number of allied social science disciplines. At KU we make it our
mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make
discoveries that change the world. We aspire to be an exceptional
learning community that lifts each other and advances society. KU’s
strategic plan Jayhawks Rising is focused on objectives to
accomplish this vision through three mission-based priorities of
student success, healthy and vibrant communities, research, and
discovery. KU’s research residential campus is in the center of a
vibrant and culturally-rich community, a quintessential college
town. Visitors, students and new employees from outside the area
enjoy discovering the many wonders of Lawrence, including a
thriving downtown, various local and regional events, area lakes,
vibrant arts and music scenes, and an indelible history. Lawrence
is located 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of
Topeka, the state capital. Along with the music, arts, culture and
sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive
to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs,
museums, world-class music and theatre venues, and professional
sports teams.
Reg/Temp
Regular
Application Review Begins
01-Oct-2024
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction
Only complete application packages submitted online will be
considered. A complete online application will include:
• A cover letter/letter of application addressing how required
and preferred qualifications are met.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references (name, title, email
address, and phone number)
Initial review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and
will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is
obtained.
To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Please direct questions to [email protected] .
The School is currently seeking applicants for both
Director/Professor of the Practice and Director/Tenured Professor
roles. However, please note that there will ultimately only be a
hire for one of these roles. The decision will be based on the
qualifications and fit of the applicants, ensuring selection of the
best candidate to meet the School’s needs. Please find the job
posting links below:
• Director/Professor of the Practice – http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/28792BR
• Director/Tenured Professor – http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/28794BR
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